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Electric vehicle road trip tests SA charging network
The Durban arrival highlighted growing EV choice and charging access, while industry representatives called for policy certainty to support wider adoption. South African Automotive Week (SA Auto Week) 2026 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, was the…
A Lucid SUV pulls 400 kilowatts through its charging cable in Arizona testing, and that peak rate ties it for the fastest charging speed among electric vehicles sold in America
Dust rises off a cracked test track as a thick black cable locks into the nose of a crossover SUV under the Arizona sun. A screen inside ticks upward, fast, past numbers most drivers never see at a public plug. Nobody standing nearby reaches for a…
DeLorean Becomes the First American Team to Join Airspeeder's Electric Flying Car Racing Series
DeLorean announced the formation of its new racing team at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco The brand becomes the first American constructor to join the all-electric flying-car racing championship The team will debut custom-styled Mk3C…
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Alef welcomes Tesla to the electric flying car race by flying over the Roadster [Video]
Until the Tesla Roadster, “there was only one car in the flying car market,” Alef said. To welcome Tesla to the race, Alef released a video of its flying car flying over the new Roadster. Does it drive like a car, or fly like a plane?
Hyundai donates electric vehicle to Southeastern Community College for hands-on training
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Students at Southeastern Community College now have a new opportunity to train on electric vehicle technology thanks to a donation from Hyundai Motor America. The college's Automotive Systems Technology program…
Petrol-only cars fall below 50% of global sales for first time
Petrol-only cars accounted for 49 per cent of global new-vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, falling below half of the market for the first time, as rising fuel prices and growing demand for electric vehicles continues to reshape the…
France, Germany reach deal on future of car industry
Europe's two economic powerhouses also agreed to include Britain in the definition of what vehicles would count as 'made in Europe' under EU measures aiming to bolster the bloc's industries, according to a draft document outlining the pact. Paris…
Andy Burnham introduces new £1.98 driveway rule - starts in October
Andy Burnham has introduced a new regulation affecting motorists with driveways. The Prime Minister slashed VAT rates on domestic electricity charging from October 1, dropping rates from 5% to 0%. The initiative aims to help households combat…
Volvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia
Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expansion of its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia. The companies announced on Thursday that Volvo will use three pieces of Nvidia hardware and software in its future vehicles to…
EV charging provider warns of 'cumulative costs' facing drivers
The EV public charging network continues to expand A major EV public charging network provider has spoken about the future of provision in the UK. Be.EV says now is an 'important' moment in the transition to electric cars. Legal changes are coming…
Tesla launches 'flying' car as Elon Musk hails 'the future is here
Tesla has unveiled a new sports car with Elon Musk claiming 'flying cars are real'. The next-generation Roadster was revealed at a Texas test facility belonging to SpaceX, Musk's other public company. He gave customers a long awaited look at the EV…
Flying Car? Tesla Roadster Flies, Drives Upside Down In Jaw-Dropping Demo | Watch
The event looked more like a stunt show than a traditional car launch. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Tesla demonstrated a redesigned Roadster driving upside down and flying briefly at a Texas event The Roadster features SpaceX cold-gas…
Businessman's underground parking plan to tackle issues at major York shopping centre
Seth Kazzim, chief executive of Silo Industries, said his proposed underground car park would store vehicles below the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet from where they could be retrieved on demand. The boss of the start-up added the facility would free…
Tesla Still Says The New Roadster Is Coming Tonight
Happy Thursday! It's October 15, 2026, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you'll find the most important stories that are shaping the way…
Europeans Bought More EVs Than Ever Last Month
Europe, the No. 2 market for electric vehicles, just wrapped its busiest month ever, with high gasoline and diesel prices fueling demand. Automakers sold nearly 600,000 EVs there in September, up 39% from the prior year, according to Benchmark…
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